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In this episode, Ray sits down with Kristen Feemster, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and wellness coach, to talk about her powerful journey through addiction and recovery. A former college athlete, Kristen opens up about how the pressure to be perfect as a Black woman, growing up in a mostly white community, and other life stressors led her down a path of alcohol addiction. She shares the pivotal moments that made her realize she needed to change and the people and inclusive spaces that helped her along the way. Kristen also dives into the importance of having a strong support system, why open conversations about mental health and addiction matter, and the resources out there for anyone looking to heal their relationship with alcohol.
Kristen’s Toolkit:
Find safe professional spaces to recover as a person of color
Seek therapy
Loved ones leaving a compassionate, loving space to seek help
Take the scary step to seek help
Be honest with yourself
Take note if you’re becoming defensive about the substance you’re using
Don’t worry about perfectionism
Connect to sober communities on social media/ podcasts
Physical activity
Create a routine sleep schedule
Education on alcohol and its effects
Spirituality of some kind
Kristen’s details
Instagram: @kristenfeemster
Facebook: B3 by Kristen
YouTube: @kristenfeemster
Website: B3 by Kristen
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